We once again travel back to the Old West to speak with Kaili Vernoff about the Van der Linde gang's TRUE leader, Ms. Susan Grimshaw! Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. It was a tremendously freeing experience. So I literally had zero idea what to expect going in. We deeply respect each other and have grown incredibly close through this process. Miss Grimshaw is heavily depicted as a forthright, "strict maternal figure" towards the Van der Linde gang. ... Susan Grimshaw – Kaili Vernoff (Ewan1971/IMDb) What a week Vernoff had upon the game’s launch. Miranda Cowan's voice actor is Kaili Vernoff , who also voice acted Susan Grimshaw from RDR2! He absolutely shot as many takes as it took to get a scene right. But I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Rod Edge may be the finest actor's director I've ever worked with. Cattleman RevolverPump-action ShotgunCarbine RepeaterDouble-barreled Shotgun Affiliation Van der Linde Gang. Later on, she informs Arthur that a letter from Mary arrived for him, and expresses disdain for her. She is physically abusive towards Mary-Beth, and can be seen slapping her face in camp for not doing her chores. Miss Grimshaw is later buried by Charles Smith. I have definitely carried that freedom into my recent film and TV roles. Vernoff: Oh my God, I loved voicing Miranda Cowan. Despite that, she remained a close associate to Dutch, remaining on good terms with him and gaining his respect, eventually becoming the gang's arbiter. I write about PC games, VR and Blizzard Entertainment. And the women that I worked the closest with; Meeya Davis (Tilly Jackson), Sam Strelitz (Mary Beth Gaskill) and Jo Armeniox (Karen Jones)? The grave can be found on the top of the cliffside overlooking the railroad tracks. In Beaver Hollow, she privately told Tilly that she has grown into a "fine young woman". The animators were in charge of how she ultimately would look, so I just had to find her intention in each scene. Employee Milestone Spotlight: Sue Grimshaw. Gameplay Video Game: Red Dead Redemption II. She had also been nominated for the award for four films before that and has received other recognition for her work. We caught up with Kaili Vernoff -- who plays Susan Grimshaw, one of the original Van der Linde gang and a frequent on-screen character in RDR2 -- to talk about the process. Out of all the women in the camp, Ms. Grimshaw has little to no interaction with. Susan Grimshaw Grave Location. And sure enough, I hear from fans about that little scene all the time. Red Dead Redemption II (Video Game 2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Susan berating Mary-Beth random event in camp. Vernoff: I worked on the game for about four and a half years, off and on. Sometimes I'd shoot a week straight and then I may not be back in for months. Similar to Simon Pearson, Susan is mostly addressed by her surname. After a few months, I learned that I was working on a new Red Dead game, but it was probably years before I realized I was working on something that could be hugely popular. But when we did? Get my stories by email at https://goo.gl/MTGRAJ or follow me on Twitter @gbitses for the latest news. You will find Susan Grimshaw’s grave on the cliff above the railway tracks. But... she isn't necessarily likable off the bat. Biography And truly, you couldn't dream up a better number one than Roger Clark. Gender Susan was one of the original members of the Van der Linde gang, alongside Dutch van der Linde, Hosea Matthews and Arthur Morgan. Despite that, She remained a close associate to Dutch, gaining his res… We still speak almost daily. Performers are called voice actors/actresses, voice artists or voice talent.In the UK, voice acting is recognised as a specialized dramatic profession, primarily due to the BBC's long tradition of radio drama production.. ‎In the Let’s Play podcast by the*gameHERs, actress Kaili Vernoff, who gamers know best as Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption II and Miranda Cowan in GTA V, interviews some of the most interesting and informed people in the gaming industry today. Unlike RDR2, this was just voice acting for me and it was a total surprise. Miranda is an aging party girl who just wants to be in the limelight, and I had a total blast with her! Arthur chases after them, and shoots two of them off their horses before capturing Anthony Foreman and bringing him to Tilly and Susan. Geno Segers is an actor and voice-artist possessing an active background in many fields of entertainment and athletics. I didn't worry about camera angles that might make my butt look big, or lighting that revealed the crinkles in my eyes. Affiliations Voice acting is the art of performing voice-overs or providing voices to represent a character or to provide information to an audience or user. Red Dead Redemption 2 Also Known As Miss Grimshaw. All voice actor western animation live action the dragon prince video games anime livestreamer dragon ball pokemon goblin slayer game development overwatch my little pony kemono friends performance capture the witcher musician animation artist red dead redemption 2 panel moderator adult swim. Newman: Can you describe the challenges and opportunities working with the rest of the cast? Susan Grimshaw is a supporting character featured in Red Dead Redemption 2. Every so often we'll all get together and it's a goddamn lovefest. Heather Newman: What is the biggest difference in preparation between a film and a video game? Involvement in the Red Dead series Trivia References © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. Using her own experience, first-hand knowledge, and… Their relationship later ended, and Dutch eventually moved on to another woman named Annabelle. The two ride up to a Foreman Brothers hide out. Get my stories by email at https://goo.gl/MTGRAJ or follow me on Twitter @gbitses for the latest news about PC games, virtual reality games and Blizzard Entertainment. Alex was a finalist in the*gameHE… So, all this is to say, my usual preparation techniques went right out the window! Weapon Susan lives by a code: Everyone must earn their keep; she cannot abide hangers on or laziness; and she values loyalty above all. Later on, during the gang standoff at camp after Micah is revealed to be the rat, Susan points a shotgun at Micah, demanding that he puts his guns down. like fucking hello? The term "painted lady" is an archaic word for a prostitute, indicating that this was Susan's profession prior to joining the Van der Linde gang. Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 was not only a critical hit and a windfall for the publisher and holding company Take-Two Interactive, selling $725 million in just three days, but also the culmination of more than four years of acting time and eight years of development. There are cameras capturing us from all angles, including close up on our faces. Audition for voiceover roles and find voice actors. This scene can play out in a few different ways, but there is a playfulness between Arthur and Susan that is almost like a sibling relationship, but not quite. An American actress. It is a prequel to Red Dead Redemption. The two storm the safe house and rescue Tilly, before realizing that the three Foremen Brothers have fled. But it's not just the cast who bonded. One of the most frequent things I hear from fans is that they hated Susan in the beginning of the game, but by the end they grew to love and even admire her. guys holy fuck susan grimshaw herself likes my art and shared it i am losing my shit rn. Even on stage, you have to make sure the audience can see your face and catch the action. She became romantically involved with Dutch at some stage, and long nights playing poker with the gang, often sitting in Dutch's lap. Honestly, I could go on and on about this cast. As I said, I haven't played many video games, but from what I understand there aren't a lot of middle-aged badass women out there. ! Vernoff: This experience has for sure made me a better actor. hello??? Sean MacGuire. She admitted to Arthur that some people need a firmer hand than others, whist adding that someone has to keep the rabble in line, otherwise they would "rot in their own filth". Susan Grimshaw. years of service with the company. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Helena Bonham Carter, Carla Gugino, and Frances McDormand. Susan Grimshaw’s grave can be found to the northeast of Emerald Station near the Elysian Pool. When the gang settle at Colter, she organizes the camp and decides where each gang member’s rooms will be, prompting complaining from Micah after he is assigned to a shared room with Javier, Charles, and Bill. The writing is so terrific I had to stop myself from laughing out loud more than once. I was told to wear "comfortable undergarments" and sent a few scenes to memorize, but certainly not a full script. Red Dead Redemption II is a Western-themed action-adventure video game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Vernoff: I think the term "voice acting" implies that we recorded our dialogue in a booth, separate from each other, right? Newman: With so much bitterness, it seems like Susan runs the risk of being a one-note character; how did you work to avoid that? Hosted by voice actor Kaili Vernoff (who played Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2), the podcast features gaming-related interviews, including content creators and fellow voice actors. Van der Linde gang It's pretty thrilling. In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews classically trained actor Roger Clark, whose breakout performance as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 gained him international acclaim and countless accolades, including his win for best performance at the 2018 Game Awards. Kaili Vernoff is the voice of Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption II. Actor Newman: What other projects are you currently working on? And obviously, we had to make sure she sounded nothing like Susan. Their relationship later ended, and Dutch eventually moved on to another woman named Annabelle. Susan was one of the original members of the Van der Linde gang, alongside Dutch van der Linde, Hosea Matthews and Arthur Morgan. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!. Vernoff: The cast as a whole are some the most talented people I've ever come across and we have really become like family, I mean... how often do you get to work with one company for almost five years? voiced by James Anthony McBride and 1 other. Susan Grimshaw in 'Red Dead Redemption 2.'. ArbiterOutlaw In any production, morale really bleeds down from the top. The game used performance capture for many of its stars, and unlike traditional voice actors, they got to spend time together in scale models of the sets. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. voiced by Meeya Davis-Glover. Left: Kaili Vernoff. I knew immediately that we had just finessed the dynamic between them into something deeper and more authentic. Newman: How much time did it take you to record all of her lines? And I would say that's exactly right. She started the gang with Hosea and Dutch, and had a romantic entanglement with the latter. 01:13:14 - In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews the wildly talented actress Alex McKenna. Newman: Did your acting sessions usually involve a single take? No, No and Thrice, No ( Chapter 4 ) That's Murfree Country ( Chapter 5 ) Red Dead Redemption ( Chapter 6 ) I swear half of you would just … This always kept me on my toes. American She became romantically involved with Dutch at some stage, and long nights playing poker with the gang, often sitting in Dutch's lap. Vernoff: This has been a really exciting year for me, coming off recurring roles in Hulu's "The Path" and "Grey's Anatomy," and joining President Claire Underwood's all-female cabinet in the finale of "House of Cards.". Activities she will discuss include killing innocent civilians, avoiding donating to the box, and spending too much time at camp, among other examples. She did not hesitate to kill Molly after her confession of talking to the Pinkertons, and threatened Micah at gunpoint after discovering his betrayal. The rest of the returning characters are replaced by a new cast of voice actors. 46 notes oct 17th, 2020. open in app; facebook; Susan is a full-fledged member of the gang, knows her way around a shotgun, and is invaluable both in camp and on missions. Kaili Vernoff is an American actress who voiced Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2. Family Newman: Has acting in a game given you any new tools for when you are traditionally acting in front of a camera? It was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 26, 2018. It is reasonable to assume that she is physically abusive towards the other young women in camp as well, due to the disdain they have for her. "We love content creation; we love building community," Ouida said. what is happening she likes it!!! Voice acting is the art of performing voice-overs to represent a character or provide information to an audience. I most recently worked on a new film for the Sundance film lab, and you can catch me next in the Jennifer Carpenter-led [show] "The Enemy Within," coming to NBC in February. By 1899, alongside with the gang's cook Simon Pearson, Susan was in charge of setting up the camp every time the gang moved to a new place. Grimshaw is described in the credits as a "retired painted lady". It would be hard for me to overstate how empowering that is for an actor. Similar actors include Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Chastain. Arthur says that Dutch has a "soft spot" for her. I’ve been a gaming and technology journalist for more than 25 years. And as time goes on we see that she loves her charges deeply and will do everything in her power to keep them from harm. I was so green I didn't even realize I'd be wearing a MoCap suit until I arrived at the studio! He is what I'd call an "actor's actor," and always did his best to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel comfortable and appreciated. And that is what made her so flat-out FUN to play. Vera Farmiga was suggested to play Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2 by alana19. Karen, in particular, expresses a vehement dislike of her, and may crack jokes with Arthur about it, and Tilly will ask him if Dutch "would be mad" if she killed her. I knew I was voicing a character for Rockstar, but I didn't know it was GTA5 until I got there. Susan Grimshaw is buried near the Elysian Pool. Performer / Actor Kaili Vernoff. The actress plays Susan Grimshaw, a breakout character whose personality and fiery temper made her an instant fan-favourite. Her grave can be found in Roanoke Ridge, southwest of the Elysian Pool, on a cliff nearby. And it was clear that Rod knew exactly how that scene should feel and how important it was to get it just right. Without spoiling anything, I will just say there is a moment in the game when Susan -- ahem -- let's say "encourages" Arthur to wash himself. I was going in blind and learning on the fly. Voice acting is the art of performing voice-overs or providing voices to represent a character or to provide information to an audience or user. I’ve been a gaming and technology journalist for more than 25 years. Kevin sat down with voice actress Emily Fajardo and gave her a RIGOROUS vocal test, did she pass!?!?!? Roger speaks about his career as a classically trained actor, his performance capture work, and tells behind-the-scenes stories from the making of … It's true that she will rain hellfire down on the girls when she disapproves. Occupation Susan will encourage Arthur to execute him, although it is ultimately the player’s choice whether to kill Foreman, or spare him. So I was digging into Antonia Bottino She doesn't have a voice actor in GTA 5, but share the same character with Miranda Cowan from GTA 4. When I hadn't played Susan for a long stretch, it was always so fun to pull those boots on and find her again. Red Dead Redemption 2 cast: Meet the voice actors behind the band of outlaws. Game voiced by Michael Mellamphy. It really felt like we were all working in the service of this ambitious project, and everyone was giving it their all. What we did on RDR2 is called "performance capture". You may opt-out by. Nationality Vernoff: I've been in this business a long time and have worked with some world-renowned, incredible directors. She can be almost coquettish around Dutch, and flustered around Micah. Red Dead Revelation: An Audio Drama (Spot-On Impersonators Needed!). It has certainly made me less self-aware in front of the camera. I remember another actor saying that he got a huge smile on his face every time he received a call sheet. When Molly comes into the camp drunk, repeatedly insulting Dutch and stating that she told the Pinkertons about the bank robbery in Saint Denis, Grimshaw shoots Molly with a shotgun, saying ”she knew the rules”, and subsequently ordering the body to be burned. what-is-fanart-even. ms grimshaws voice actor shared my art on her instagram story. Susan Grimshaw Roger Clark and I were totally game, but it took us quite a few takes to find it. Arthur, on the other hand, is easily Rockstar’s best-written protagonist, and coupled with the strong performance from voice actor Roger Clark, he manages to hit all of the emotional beats the narrative designers wanted while also being believably malleable when … Susan Grimshaw is the closest thing the gang has to a matriarchal figure. Right: Susan Grimshaw. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Newman: How was doing RDR2 different than some of the other games you've done (notably Grand Theft Auto 5)? Vernoff: Rockstar gave me the opportunity of a lifetime with Susan. voiced by Kaili Vernoff. She has worked in films and television since 1969, and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. In Story Missions. Appearances. In spite of her maternal nature, Miss Grimshaw displayed a ruthlessness towards enemies, whoever they were. He is best known for the role "Chayton Littlestone" in Cinemax's "Banshee (2013)". We caught up with Kaili Vernoff -- who plays Susan Grimshaw, one of the original Van der Linde gang and a frequent on-screen character in RDR2 -- to talk about the process. Each month, Milestone Spotlight features an interview with a recent recipient of a Penguin Random House Milestone Award, which is given out to employees who have reached 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc. My work has appeared in outlets including USA Today, Rolling Stone, Dateline NBC, Polygon, PCGamesN, PC Gamer, VentureBeat/GamesBeat, UploadVR and 75 newspapers in the U.S. and overseas. In this episode, Roger Clark, who plays Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, is interviewed by Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2). I can tell you this, it certainly was never boring. Kaili Vernoff: Red Dead Redemption 2 is not only the first video game I've ever worked on [for performance capture], it's also the first one I've ever played. Female Despite having a tough love attitude towards the gang's members, she does care about them, as evident where she had Arthur assist her in rescuing Tilly Jackson. Being a woman over 40 in this business can be daunting. 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